Medical Blood Bank Refrigerator from Japan
An upright refrigerator maintaining 2-8°C for storing blood bags and plasma in hospitals and blood banks. Classified under HTS 8418.69.0180 as specialized medical refrigerating equipment, featuring precise temperature control, alarms, and UV sterilization. It differs from general-purpose refrigerators by its medical-grade design.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide FDA 510(k) clearance or AABB accreditation docs to confirm medical classification
• Label units clearly as 'medical equipment' to prevent reclassification as commercial refrigeration
• Check for ozone-depleting refrigerant compliance under EPA import regulations